Bildmuseet, Contemporary art museum on Arts Campus, Umeå, Sweden

Bildmuseet occupies a 36-metre, seven-level building on Umeå Arts Campus, designed by Henning Larsen Architects with White arkitekter. Its facade is clad in Siberian larch that will fade to silver-grey, pierced by large, irregularly placed windows. Inside, white galleries include three halls of 325 square metres with 5.5-metre ceilings, and windows look out over the Ume River.

Bildmuseet was founded in 1981 by Umeå University and moved to its current site in 2012 in a building designed by architect Henning Larsen. The relocation marked a new chapter for the institution, allowing it to expand its activities with modern facilities.

The museum showcases work by artists from around the world and hosts regular talks, film screenings, and concerts throughout the year. Visitors experience art alongside public events that bring the exhibitions to life.

Entry to all exhibitions, guided tours, and activities is free of charge, and the museum shop sells art books and exhibition catalogs. The building is easy to find and accessible, especially for those walking along the riverbanks.

The facade is clad in Siberian larch, a wood that fades over time to a pale silver-grey. The building stands 36 metres tall across seven floors, and its three largest galleries each occupy a full storey with 5.5-metre ceilings.